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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1891
Page
1
Lynn February 11 The Board of Trade held its regular meeting in the Common Council chamber. President Rohrer announced special standing committees and said they are seeking a location for meetings. The board eyed establishing a freight and passenger steamboat line between Lynn and Boston to aid local merchants.
The Chauncy Hall School holds its annual exhibition at Music Hall today showcasing student work and performances from the classroom and stage.
William O'Brien in a lengthy statement critiques failed peacemaking amid Irish division. He cites attempts at mediation by American delegates, laments heated language and press intrusion, and argues for renewed unity to avoid national ruin.
London reports Mr. Parnell declares all efforts to resolve talks futile and withdraws from the negotiations with Mr. O'Brien. He says he acted to safeguard national interests, believes peace and union remain possible, and that the cause is not lost despite the failure of talks.
Freeman's Journal reports Redmond and Gill meeting in London to draft a note signaling abandonment of attempts at a peaceful understanding with McCarthyites. Parnell defies press and church backing, accusing Gladstone and priests of dictation as a general election looms.
Paris with Feb 11 report reveals banker Berneau once known as Victor Mace counted about 6000 priests among his clientele. The Pope sent benediction and autograph photo, boosting Berneau’s clout as deposits reached about 1,000,000 francs monthly. He kept no books, gambled on the Bourse and at Monte Carlo, losing 250,000 francs monthly before his final retreat to Monte Carlo.
The Kreuz Zeitung comments on the Russian press tone and pacific aims. It argues Russia’s expansion schemes threaten peace and that the Czar’s pacific temper could fade when opportunity arises.
Rome February 11 The new Italian cabinet will withdraw from the Chamber of Deputies all financial bills presented by Signor Crispi. Paris February 11 The Estafette notes Marquis di Rudini seeks to frame the Dreibrund as defensive and to cultivate pacific European relations.
Buonantist reports conflicting rumors of a treason plot in Sofia aimed at overthrowing Prince Ferdinand and his Cabinet. A Bulgarian, a Serb, and a Macedonian are jailed as a judicial inquiry seeks if a conspiracy existed or if one prisoner fabricated the tale for revenge.
In London the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill cleared its second reading in the Commons by 202 to 150. The measure would allow a widower to marry his deceased wife's sister.
Medical men dub the Koch lymph Tubercu line as the Anglo German Company gains control of German West African territory for 2,600,000 marks plus 400,000 to the government. Bermuda dispute over mutiny denied by Governor. Baltimore cruiser sails to Chile. Queen to tour the Continent starting March 20. Lincoln meets Salisbury on Behring Sea topics.
New York Reform Club rally at Cooper Union draws 600 to 700, unanimous resolutions condemn the silver bill. Speakers include ex Treasury Secretary Fairchild and William Dodge, with Cleveland letters read. a Washington trip committee planned to oppose the measure.
The sixteenth annual Ayershire Breeders Association of America meeting in New York heard officer reports and a special dairy record showing butter yield averaged 22 242 pounds per cow and milk yield 6100 pounds per cow from 614 cows. Attendees included Hobart A. Brown, H. E. Smith, C. H. Hayes, L. S. Drew, L. C. Spaulding, and J. M. Wells. The group selected fifty cows to represent the breed at the Chicago World’s Fair.
The National Tailors Exchange session in St Louis centered on the fashion plate plan. Mr Cunningham of Philadelphia urged adopting the Washington Exchange proposal after debate. The Merchants’ Tailors’ National Exchange then handled committee reports in the afternoon session.
Best and Belcher report shows Bodicoon and Yellow Jacket in a 1 1.90 event with odds or results unclear in the fragment.
New York Governor David B Hill denies receiving a letter attributed to Henry Watterson published in the Baltimore Sun. He says the document is a forgery and defends Watterson as a gentleman. Watterson confirms sending a genuine letter to Hill, though Hill’s receipt remains disputed.
Brockton residents learn Charles W. Robinson, the forger who fled last October, has mailed a three column letter from Middletown to the Enterprise explaining motives. The letter, believed genuine, details crimes totaling about 150000 dollars across two years involving partners Howard and Goldthwaite. The city faced indignation as officials knew of his wrongdoing before flight.
The Grand Trunk railway freight sheds at Bonaventure Station were destroyed by fire started in the customs department. Two men were rescued unconscious. Estimated loss about $50,000.
By the death of Mrs Charlotte B Richardson the Institute of Technology inherits $30,000. The income from the bequest will be applied to the department of industrial chemistry.
Reports from New York on February 11 record General William T Sherman critically ill at his West Seventy first street residence. Doctors C G Alexander and Edward G Janeway note weakness and periods of semi coma as family and Senator John Sherman stay by his bedside. presidents, generals, and friends send telegrams amid a mounting risk of death.
Bishop Hare speaks in Sanders Theatre Cambridge this evening at 7 45 on the condition of the Indians in South Dakota with special reference to the Pine Ridge outbreak.
H E Spaulding cashier of the First National and North Middlesex Savings Banks in Ayer has been missing since Monday. Directors convened to investigate while assuring deposits remain safe. bondsmen stand ready to cover any deficit. An injunction halts bank business for ten days as Getchell and Needham review pass books.
A Philadelphia delegation and New York Chamber of Commerce leaders urged opposition to the free coinage bill during a Coinage Committee hearing in Washington. Abram S Hewitt, though a silver mine owner, warned of danger if the measure passed, while others argued the currency supply was adequate and the policy would drive gold to a premium.
A despatch from Bar badoes dated February 8 states the Wanderer yacht arrived with all on board and will sail again on Tuesday the 10th. Mr Weld plans to cruise the West Indies until April or later, then return to the North for summer yachting.
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